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### India and Russia Discuss Nuclear Energy and Cyber Defense Collaborations

New Delhi: As India prepares to amend its nuclear liability laws and enhance its cyber defense mechanisms following Operation Sindoor, discussions have begun with Russia to forge joint collaborations in nuclear energy and cyber space, as well as cutting-edge technology across various sectors, according to sources.

Discussions are gaining momentum ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India this year for the annual bilateral summit, with the goal of establishing clear roadmaps.

### Key Areas of Collaboration

A high-level NITI Aayog team is expected to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum next month, where a special roundtable on Indo-Russia Science and Technology cooperation is scheduled. Meanwhile, progress is being made on the nuclear front, with a focus on small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of the collaboration between the two countries.

Russian nuclear firm Rosatom, which built the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), signed a memorandum of understanding with Maharashtra in April to develop thorium-based SMRs. Rosatom plans to build multiple SMRs and has been in talks with stakeholders, according to sources. The company is also awaiting approval from India for another NPP.

There is keen interest in working with India on cybersecurity, particularly in the co-development of cyber defense mechanisms, sector-specific firewalls, and cybersecurity products for global markets. Other areas identified for cross-sectoral collaboration include semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence, space technology, and critical minerals.

### Indo-Russian Technology Association and Engineering Centre

Moscow-based non-governmental development organization Innopraktika is preparing to establish an Indo-Russian technology association and engineering centre with bases in both countries to spur innovation. Earlier this year, an Innopraktika delegation held discussions with the Indian business community to assess readiness for high-tech product development.

### International Scientific “Mirror Laboratory”

In January, Russia’s National Research University, Higher School of Economics (HSE), and the University of Delhi, in partnership with Geoscan, inked an agreement to establish an international scientific “mirror laboratory” on data storage, processing, and transmission in space systems.

### Russian Business Center in India

In November 2024, a Russian Business Center was set up in India to develop trade ties between the two countries, promote export cooperation, and provide a platform for interaction between business communities.

### India’s Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

India’s digital transformation is moving in a similar direction to Russia’s, with rapid growth in fintech, digital government services, e-commerce, and smart city infrastructure. This progress demands strong cybersecurity, according to Yury Maksimov, co-founder of Cyberus, a Russia-based international cybersecurity development foundation.

### Conclusion

India is not just a partner but a key player in shaping the future of global cybersecurity and digital architecture, Maksimov told ET.

#### Published On May 24, 2025 at 08:50 AM IST

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